Surrounded by family & friends Joyce Nalepinski went home to be with the Heavenly Father on March 8, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Roman Nalepinski and many other family and friends.
Her best friend was her daughter, Shelly Pluta. She thought her son-in-law Robert walked on water and she lived to be 88 so that her beloved grandsons Gavin and Cayden would know and have their grandma in their lives.
Joyce grew up in what was known as Granville Milwaukee with her parents William and Lydia Vinyard, her siblings Elaine (Art) Goble, Bill (Jane) Vinyard, Audrey (Clem) Szymczak. She met her husband Roman out dancing with friends. They married and moved to Hartford, Wisconsin where she spent most of her life. Joyce worked as a switch board operator for many companies like Broan and Balax from which she retired.
Outside of her family, Joyce had many talents and passions. She was an amazing arts and crafter teaching painting and owing a craft store called The Attic. She enjoyed bird watching, reading, collecting teddy bears and antiques, especially teapots.
A member of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America for many years, she and her husband collected classic cars and took many trips to tour the heart of the country in a 1953 Chevy Belair with friends. Later in life she loved traveling with her family enjoying many trips, cruises, and travels to Hawaii which was her favorite.
Graveside Services for Joyce will be held on Wednesday, March 15th at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of the Flowers at Wisconsin Memorial Park (13235 W. Capitol Drive Brookfield, WI).
